Lower power supply

[dararithy7]

Hi all, i am newbie and i want to ask u all about my first build. Does it affect mobo if i use the lower psu (160W)?
Mobo:H61MGV3
Cpu:i3 3220 3.3ghz
Ram:ddr3 2gb 1600mhz
Hd:1Tb WD
Moni.: 16inch
Thank!

 

[Calvin7]

Insufficient power supplied to the system may result in instability or the
peripherals not functioning properly. Use of a PSU with a higher power output is
recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices.

While Biostar doesn't list a specific requirement, a similar Asus motherboard lists the requirement as 350 watt or greater power supply for a fully configured system.

 

[lakimens]

Motherboards have an average power consumption of 40W, add 60W for the CPU, 50W for everything else and that PSU quickly becomes insufficient. Get at least a 400W PSU, this way, you can get a GPU later, without upgrading the PSU. Make sure it is a quality unit or ask here about it before purchase.